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GAMBITS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word gambits. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word gambits. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GAMBITS

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devices
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'

tactics
nounn
noun

• the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

maneuvers
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a military training exercise

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

• a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

• a move made to gain a tactical end

• an action aimed at evading an opponent

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• act in order to achieve a certain goal

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

moves
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• the act of deciding to do something

• the act of changing your residence or place of business

• a change of position that does not entail a change of location

• the act of changing location from one place to another

• (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game

verb

• change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

• cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

• move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

• change residence, affiliation, or place of employment

• follow a procedure or take a course

• be in a state of action

• go or proceed from one point to another

• perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

• give an incentive for action

• arouse sympathy or compassion in

• dispose of by selling

• progress by being changed

• live one's life in a specified environment

• have a turn; make one's move in a game

• propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting

plans
nounn
noun

• a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

• an arrangement scheme

• scale drawing of a structure

verb

• have the will and intention to carry out some action

• make plans for something

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

plots
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.

• a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object

verb

• plan secretly, usually something illegal

• make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed

• make a plot of

• devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)

ploys
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

ruses
nounn
noun

• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

schemes
nounn
noun

• an elaborate and systematic plan of action

• a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

• a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

• an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

• devise a system or form a scheme for

strategies
nounn
noun

• an elaborate and systematic plan of action

• the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war

ploy
nounn
noun

• an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

stratagem
nounn
noun

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

Best Hypernyms For GAMBITS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gambits, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
comment input maneuver manoeuvre remark
Phrases (3)
chess movetactical maneuvertactical manoeuvre

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